Current Student Registration

Registration for Summer & Fall 2026 begins March 9, 2026!

What is Current Student Registration

Students who are currently registered for classes in the Spring 2026 semester AND are in a degree or certificate program can register for classes before new students. Registering for classes during your eligibility week increases your chances of getting the schedule you want.

Registration Instructions

When can I register?

Current SUNY Niagara students can find their Eligibility for Registration dates in the top portion of their degree evaluation in Degree Works.

You will find two dates listed on your degree evaluation as shown in the picture below.

• Eligibility for Summer Reg will be the date you are eligible to register for Summer 2026 classes (highlighted in green in picture below).
• Eligibility for Fall Reg will be the date you are eligible to register for Fall 2026 classes (highlighted in yellow in picture below).

Note: Some students will have the same registration eligibility date for Summer and Fall 2026 and some students will have different dates.

Who is my Advisor?

You can find your advisor’s name and contact information listed at the top of your Degree Works evaluation (see example below).

Online Registration Access Dates & Times

Your online registration access date is calculated based on the number of earned credit hours + number of credits currently registered for in this semester.

Please note: The breakdown for # of Earned Credit Hours shown in the chart below are applicable for the Winter & Spring 2026 terms only.

Course Load Limitation

Course load limitations are as follows:

A student must obtain permission from the academic advisor or the dean if they wish to take more than 18 credit hours in fall or spring. If a student wishes to take more than 21 credit hours in fall or spring, or above the limitation in summer or winter, permission must be granted from both the academic advisor and the dean. Students with a cumulative grade-point average (GPA) less than 2.5 will not be permitted to exceed 21 credit hours.

What should I do next?

• Plan Ahead!  Course offerings will be available to view in Banner Web on February 23, 2026. Take a look at course offerings before you meet with your advisor to get an idea of what courses you’d like to take.
• Run a Degree Evaluation!  You should run a degree evaluation BEFORE you meet with your advisor. This will help you understand which course requirements are still needed for your chosen degree/certificate.  Click here to access Degree Works.
• Meet with your Advisor!  Before you can schedule your classes online in Banner Web, you must meet with your advisor to obtain your Registration Alternate PIN (RAP) number. You can find this on your Plan in Degree Works once you meet with your Advisor.  Keep in mind that the earlier you meet with your advisor and schedule your classes, the greater flexibility you will have during course selection.
• Schedule your Classes! Once you have been advised, you may schedule your classes online in Banner Web when your Online Registration Access opens and anytime thereafter. Use the instructions under Helpful Links to help you make your schedule.